Millions of dollars are available on a “first-come, first-served” basis. WVMS can only take advantage of this opportunity if YOU or someone you know who is eligible will do the following:

PA EITC Program for Pennsylvania Businesses

Through the EITC program, your company can earn a substantial tax credit simply by directing state taxes to Wyoming Valley Montessori School, an approved scholarship and PreK scholarship organization.  The EITC program allows businesses to redirect tax dollars to support scholarships for talented students who could not otherwise afford a WVMS education. Businesses both large and small can benefit from this tax credit program.

Pennsylvania businesses that pay any of the following taxes are eligible to participate in the EITC program:

  • Personal Income Tax of S Corp Shareholders or Partnership Partners
  • Corporate Net Income Tax
  • Capital Stock Franchise Tax
  • Bank & Trust Company Shares Tax
  • Insurance Premium Tax
  • Title Insurance Company Shares Tax
  • Mutual Thrift Institutions

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be processed by the PA Department of Community & Economic Development on a first-come/first-served basis by the date submitted until the amount of available tax credits are exhausted (which occurs quickly so please submit your application as soon as possible).

The process is easy:

  1. Click here to go to the EITC page of the PA DCED site
  2. Click on the Apply link at the top of the page to launch the Single Application for Assistance
  3. After submitting your application, get approval from the state
  4. Contact Charlene Decker, Director of Finance and Operations at Wyoming Valley Montessori School to let her know the amount you have been approved for and where to send the donation notification
  5. Receive your contribution acknowledgement
  6. Forward this letter to your CFO or Tax Accountant
  7. Redeem your Tax Credits!

For more information on our school’s PA EITC program contact Charlene Decker at (570) 288-3708.  Thank you for your interest in this extraordinary opportunity to help deserving students and their families receive the benefits of a WVMS education.